Ministers turn down ferry link

Government ministers today announced that they are unable to support the Isles of Scilly Ferry project in its present form.

Tremough set for next phase

University College Falmouth (UCF) and the University of Exeter (UoE) have announced the appointment of UK contractor, Leadbitter Group, to undertake the next phase of development at the Tremough Campus in Penryn.

BIS supply chain funding

Manufacturing firms in the south west are to benefit from a share of £7 million of Government funding to improve and develop their supply chains, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has announced.

Cornish creatives up for awards

Cornish creative businesses have five nominations in a variety of categories in the 2011 Media & Innovation Awards.

CF strengthens feed business

Cornwall Farmers has announced a partnership with Countrywide Farmers plc and BOCM PAULS aimed at strengthening its feeds business and giving more choice to farmers.

New CMN apprenticeship programme

Cornwall Marine Network has launched a new apprenticeship programme to help drive business growth in the marine sector.

Old Lanwarnick now fully open

A Cornish five star luxury holiday hamlet has completed its final development phase with the opening of a fifth listed self-catering barn conversion.

School wins Worldwide challenge

A team of year 13 pupils from Falmouth School has smashed the record for making the greatest return in a virtual stocks and shares competition.

Law firm forms education team

South west law firm Stephens Scown has created a new team of solicitors to focus on the schools and education sector.

Festival time for Barefoot Media

Bodmin-based PR company Barefoot Media has been appointed to promote the Rock Oyster Festival, taking place this June.